Mole Valley Pontypridd by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Mole Valley and Pontypridd by car is 161 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

How far is Pontypridd from Mole Valley? The driving distance is 161 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Mole Valley, County: Surrey, England
To: Pontypridd, County: Cardiff, Wales
161 mi , 2 h 52 min
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Route from Mole Valley to Pontypridd on map



Driving directions from Mole Valley to Pontypridd

161 mi 2 h 52 min
1.
Head southwest on Claygate Road
650 ft
2.
Turn right onto Tollgate Road
560 ft
3.
Turn left onto Flint Hill (A2003)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A24
33 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A24
1.7 mi
6.
Enter Deepdene Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Deepdene Avenue (A24)
115 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Deepdene Avenue (A24)
927 ft
8.
Continue onto London Road (A24)
0.5 mi
9.
Enter Denbies Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A24
145 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A24
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Burford Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mickleham Bypass (A24)
57 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Mickleham Bypass (A24)
2.4 mi
13.
Enter Givons Grove Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
254 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Beaverbrook Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
162 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
0.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A243)
118 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A243)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M25
446 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
13.1 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
22.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto M3
6.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.5 mi
25.
Keep left onto Bagshot Bypass (A322)
0.8 mi
26.
Continue onto Bracknell Road (A322)
0.9 mi
27.
Keep right towards A332: Ascot
487 ft
28.
Keep left onto A322
2.7 mi
29.
Enter Sports Centre Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bagshot Road (A322)
336 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Bagshot Road (A322)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter Horse and Groom Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Downshire Way (A322)
167 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Downshire Way (A322)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter Twin Bridges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
286 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Doncastle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
132 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Jennett's Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkshire Way (A329)
322 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Berkshire Way (A329)
3.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4: Newbury
0.5 mi
40.
Merge right onto M4
82 mi
41.
Keep right onto M4
32.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cardiff North
0.4 mi
43.
Go straight onto Northern Avenue (A470)
6.8 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A470
952 ft
45.
Keep right onto A470
227 ft
46.
Keep left onto A4058
0.6 mi
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Mole Valley to Pontypridd by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £28.2. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £14.1 (£28.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.4 (£28.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.05 (£28.2/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 161.42 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 161.42 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 19.6 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 19.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £28.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Mole Valley to Pontypridd amounts to £28.2.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Mole Valley to Pontypridd.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.75 £ (19.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.5 £ (19.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.88 £ (19.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Mole Valley to Pontypridd

The second route from Mole Valley to the Pontypridd is 187.72 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Mole Valley to Pontypridd by car?

The cheapest route from Mole Valley to Pontypridd is the first suggested route (161mi, 2h 52min) and costs 28.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Mole Valley to Pontypridd is the second suggested route (188mi, 3h 48min) and costs 32.8 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Mole Valley to Pontypridd?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 161mi (distance from Mole Valley to Pontypridd) and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 188mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Mole Valley to Pontypridd by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Mole Valley to Pontypridd. It provides driving directions from Mole Valley to Pontypridd, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Mole Valley - Pontypridd route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Mole Valley to Pontypridd with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Mole Valley located?

Mole Valley is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 107 meters above sea level. Mole Valley has coordinates 51.2208513o,-0.3261145o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mole Valley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Pontypridd has coordinates 51.6007740o,-3.3423140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypridd from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.